1. Why Meghalaya Should Be on Your Travel List

If you are in a  desire to explore a beautiful place and to have an experience where you would come close to nature wherever you’ll go, then Meghalaya must be a part of your tour itinerary because this is a place for the witness of its green hills, waterfalls, caves, rivers, and little villages.

Meghalaya is the home of many different scenic natural spots which you can add in your next Meghalaya trip such as living root bridges, Umngot River of Dawki, Nohkalikai falls along with many others where you can spend your best time with your own ones.This place is highly demanded by the people who love photography, trekking, local foods of the tribes.

2. Best Time to Visit Meghalaya

Meghalaya is the place which can be visited at any time of the year, but the ideal time for a Meghalaya tour would be from October to April  because that is the time when weather becomes favorable and it becomes easier to do sightseeing.

Touring the beauty of nature in Meghalaya during winter is the most ideal choice one can make and for those who love rain and desire to see waterfalls in their full might, the monsoon season that falls from June through September can indeed be a great choice for you; but keep in mind that rain might influence your road trips in some locations.

However,it is important for you to make the journey to your destination during the period between the monsoon and the winter seasons by hiring a cab from Guwahati to Shillong so that things get out well before you make your trip.

3. How Many Days Do You Need for Meghalaya?

If you are planning to visit Meghalaya and also to experience the best of it then you  must visit Shillong and Cherrapunji, 3 to 4 days would be enough. But, in case you have 5 to 7 days to give, you can have a little more time for visiting a few other places in the state of Meghalaya too.

You will get some more time to visit such places as Dawki, Mawlynnong, waterfalls, caves, villages, etc., without rushing much. Also, you will get some time to travel through the roads of Meghalaya leisurely. And if you are coming from Guwahati, you must keep that in mind too.

4. Choose the Right Places to Visit

There are many places of scenic beauty in Meghalaya. Hence, it is very hard for people to choose from them. Attempting to visit all of them together would be a bad choice to make. Thus, it would be wise to choose those destinations that you would like to visit and you can afford such as the capital city of Shillong in Meghalaya, where you can enjoy the beauty and cafes of the place.

Cherrapunji would suit those individuals looking to have a look at waterfalls and caves and to those who are looking to take rides on the river. Dawki would be the perfect place for boat rides in the river. Mawlynnong would be the perfect village for a visit.

5. Plan Your Meghalaya Route Wisely

As there are many destinations in Meghalaya; however, there are quite a few scattered across the place. It is always wise to plan your route before beginning your travel. You should try visiting locations which are closer to each other within a day.

It will be beneficial for you to plan your tour in such a way that the very first day you visit Shillong and the surrounding places and on some other day, you can also plan for visiting either of the three places namely, Cherrapunji, Mawlynnong, or Dawki. The point is to always keep in mind the time it will take to get there.

6. How to Prepare for Meghalaya

Whenever you visit Meghalaya, it is important for you to carry light weight clothing, raincoat, trekking shoes, umbrella, and quick dry clothing because the weather of Meghalaya is highly unpredictable. It is essential that you also carry a backpack which consists of your sunblock, insect repellent, power bank, water bottle, and medicine.

7. Where to Stay During Your Meghalaya Trip

Your choice of accommodation will make your trip to Meghalaya much easier as Shillong is going to be the city which will help you visit various locations, but if you wish to experience nature then Cherrapunji, Dawki, and Mawlynnong are the best options for you.

8. Good Information for You to Know about Meghalaya

A little planning will indeed help you enjoy your visit to Meghalaya very much. In addition, you might also want to look at the weather since rainfall may influence your trip as Meghalaya is the place where it rains anytime, and so it would be wise to keep an umbrella or raincoat ready irrespective of other seasons too.

Start your day early, especially if you want to cover multiple places. It takes more time to cover the scenic route through the hills because of its winding nature; hence, one should take enough time for traveling.

9. Conclusion

Meghalaya, besides the natural attractions, has plenty more adventure experiences to offer to the tourists who are traveling here and it  is necessary  that one must always respect cultural traditions and avoid polluting the natural environment of Meghalaya so that it would become possible for the future generations to come and see this wonderful place and have great experience there.